Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
The pros and cons of having a kid (notice that's singular)
If I don't have a child will I be missing out on life?
I've emotionally been on the fence about this subject in the past, so here's my logical approach - a pros and cons list! Please, feel free to add to it, moms!!! I'm quite sure I won't know everything to put down, since I haven't had any children! :)
PROS
Unconditional Love
Family Legacy
Family Fun
Support
Creating my very OWN family to spend a lifetime with
So many unexpected funny moments... I'll most likely lose count
Co-creating life with the person I'm in love with, whom I know would be an excellent daddy.
CONS
Lack of sleep
Money
Hard Work
No more time to be selfish
Diversion away from career (at least for a little while, which is a big deal in the film biz)
Won't go on as many vacations (very possible - at least for a while!)
Life Style Change - all about what's best for the kiddo
May cause some stress in marriage (so I've heard!)
Please, moms, help! Won't you add to the lists? :)
On second thought, if I have to make a list about it, maybe I'm NOT READY! I've never made lists to do anything in my life, except go to the grocery store.
I've emotionally been on the fence about this subject in the past, so here's my logical approach - a pros and cons list! Please, feel free to add to it, moms!!! I'm quite sure I won't know everything to put down, since I haven't had any children! :)
PROS
Unconditional Love
Family Legacy
Family Fun
Support
Creating my very OWN family to spend a lifetime with
So many unexpected funny moments... I'll most likely lose count
Co-creating life with the person I'm in love with, whom I know would be an excellent daddy.
CONS
Lack of sleep
Money
Hard Work
No more time to be selfish
Diversion away from career (at least for a little while, which is a big deal in the film biz)
Won't go on as many vacations (very possible - at least for a while!)
Life Style Change - all about what's best for the kiddo
May cause some stress in marriage (so I've heard!)
Please, moms, help! Won't you add to the lists? :)
On second thought, if I have to make a list about it, maybe I'm NOT READY! I've never made lists to do anything in my life, except go to the grocery store.
Aether Paranormal and Travel Channel Exclusive
Behind the scenes with Aether Paranormal filming an episode for the Travel Channel's Most Terrifying Places in America series. Episode will air in Oct./Nov. of 2010/11.
"J"
From the internet: "The J started out its life as a smiley-face. The WingDings font puts a smiley face where the letter J goes. As the message travels from machine to machine, the font formatting may get lost or mangled, resulting in the letter J appearing when a smiley face was intended."
And to think, all my life I thought the "J" at the end of all of those emails was such an enigma... Then I thought that maybe everyone just liked calling me that (for short). :)
Jentri
And to think, all my life I thought the "J" at the end of all of those emails was such an enigma... Then I thought that maybe everyone just liked calling me that (for short). :)
Jentri
Friday, July 23, 2010
Don't die with your music still in you.
Are you more scared of what will happen to you if you follow your dreams, or what will happen to you if you don't?
When I think of the path I've chosen, and feel inspired to follow, vs. one that could (very possibly!) afford me a more steady future/income, I think about this.
Am I more fearful of doing what I love and never getting to the place I hope to eventually be, or more fearful of being sooo scared of failing, that I never try? For me, it's the latter.
So, I try to have loose expectations. By that, I mean that I know where I'd like to end up, of course. But I don't imagine that there's only one way to get there, or that there's not something more grand waiting for me, than what I've already thought up! I've gotten over any silly ideas that I could ever do it the exact same way someone else did. All of our circumstances are so original... so completely unique, that no one else can do it like us, either. There will be similar stories, sure... but why would we even want a story like someone else? BORING. It's way more fun to make up our own crazy, silly, or stupid adventures!
:) Jentri
"Don't Die With Your Music Still In You” - Dr. Wayne Dyer
When I think of the path I've chosen, and feel inspired to follow, vs. one that could (very possibly!) afford me a more steady future/income, I think about this.
Am I more fearful of doing what I love and never getting to the place I hope to eventually be, or more fearful of being sooo scared of failing, that I never try? For me, it's the latter.
So, I try to have loose expectations. By that, I mean that I know where I'd like to end up, of course. But I don't imagine that there's only one way to get there, or that there's not something more grand waiting for me, than what I've already thought up! I've gotten over any silly ideas that I could ever do it the exact same way someone else did. All of our circumstances are so original... so completely unique, that no one else can do it like us, either. There will be similar stories, sure... but why would we even want a story like someone else? BORING. It's way more fun to make up our own crazy, silly, or stupid adventures!
:) Jentri
"Don't Die With Your Music Still In You” - Dr. Wayne Dyer
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Feeling Low?
"Do not worry if you feel low; the sun has a sinking spell every night, but rises again all right the next morning."
~ Unknown
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Sunny Sunday
Fed peacock lightly roasted peanuts, check. Got some snortin' sweet pug love, check-check. Worked a few hours and was reminded of why I Iove doing makeup so much, check-check-check.
My sweet Anoo Boo is all better, and I am, too... we're saging this place, and letting go of the yucky...
it's time to pop my head out and absorb this sunny Sunday afternoon in Austin! POP POP POP
photo by Goat45 Design
My sweet Anoo Boo is all better, and I am, too... we're saging this place, and letting go of the yucky...
it's time to pop my head out and absorb this sunny Sunday afternoon in Austin! POP POP POP
photo by Goat45 Design
Thursday, July 15, 2010
My sweet Izzy! Kids are the cutest!
Isabelle (my niece) just asked Gabri (her mom) if she used to be a baby...she said, "Yes, you were in mama's belly." Then she said, "Why did you eat me?"
photos by Gabri
photos by Gabri
good hygiene
Just found my pug, Arcona, chewing on the container of dental floss that Shad left on the couch... oh well, at least she'll have good hygiene.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Hopeful
This was the first feature film I was ever an extra on, so I remember it vividly. At this point, I still thought I wanted to be an actress... I didn't know how much more I'd love to be behind it. Now I do. :)
This was one of the scenes I was in, actually. Along with the red lederhosen (scene) outfit I wore when all the girls where getting on to the bus. I think my hair was in buns on the side of my head that day, too. Ahhhh, the good ole days...
“Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's what's in the middle that counts. So when you find yourself at the beginning, just give hope a chance to float up. And it will.”
Hope Floats
Today, my hope is definitely floating.
This was one of the scenes I was in, actually. Along with the red lederhosen (scene) outfit I wore when all the girls where getting on to the bus. I think my hair was in buns on the side of my head that day, too. Ahhhh, the good ole days...
“Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's what's in the middle that counts. So when you find yourself at the beginning, just give hope a chance to float up. And it will.”
Hope Floats
Today, my hope is definitely floating.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Peacocking
This AM, I was out the door in a rush to a video gig. My garage door opened up to our neighborhood peacock in my driveway. I was literally blocked for 5 minutes, while trying to coax him in a different direction - other than behind my car! I seriously love this guy, but he was seriously putting me in a weird place. He just stood there with his feathers up staring at me. I kept looking at the clock wondering how long the stand off would take place. As I've said before, I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm his girlfriend, and he was in full show off mode.
So I went in a different direction and tried to lure him with my baby voice. Nothing. I schemed some more. I threw peanuts (his fave!) the opposite direction. Nothing. He was too busy peacocking me.
I mean, how do you explain that to a client? Sooooooooo, I did the only thing I could do and took a picture... then sent it in a text message that said, "cock blocked."
Is that wrong?
So I went in a different direction and tried to lure him with my baby voice. Nothing. I schemed some more. I threw peanuts (his fave!) the opposite direction. Nothing. He was too busy peacocking me.
I mean, how do you explain that to a client? Sooooooooo, I did the only thing I could do and took a picture... then sent it in a text message that said, "cock blocked."
Is that wrong?
Friday, July 9, 2010
New beginnings and endings
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”
-Maria Robinson
"More importantly, could someone take this fucking sweater off me? Let's end like that. I mean, look at me, I'm startin' to sweat... it's embarrassing..." - Puggie :)
Photo by Kris Miles
-Maria Robinson
"More importantly, could someone take this fucking sweater off me? Let's end like that. I mean, look at me, I'm startin' to sweat... it's embarrassing..." - Puggie :)
Photo by Kris Miles
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
"Finding out the truth is only half of it...
it's what you do with it that matters, right?"
The Secret Life of Bees
a really sweet message. :)
a house holds so much energy... so many memories... it, too, becomes its own... captures moments... embedded in walls, floors, ceilings, down halls... they can cry, scream, laugh and talk... just like you and i once thought...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Rocky Rocksabalboa!
My favorite lift-me-up movie of all time! I seriously will welcome a Rocky marathon any day.
Some people prefer easy listening on in the background. I prefer ROCKY!
Some people prefer easy listening on in the background. I prefer ROCKY!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Away We Go
Every time I watch this film I find myself cracking up at something I didn't notice before. The subtlety in the humor... the small heartfelt moments, and sincere, yet, entertaining realism was so great... so beautiful... this is definitely one of my favorite films now.
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